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Victoria Falls (Mosi-Oa-Tunya)

Near the Zambian/Zimbabwean border, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Type: Waterfalls
Description: "The smoke that thunders" is a local name for Africa's most famous waterfall thundering over a 100m-high cliff.
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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

One can not leave this world without seeing Victoria Falls. They are awe inspiring yet humiliating to mere mortals. We saw them by helicopter on the thirteen minute "Flight of Angels" flight which is confined to the falls. There is a longer flight that includes the nearby National Park game viewing. If one does not want to spend the money... More

Harare, Zimbabwe
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Dr. Livingstone was compelled to seek out "Mosi oa Tunya" (The smoke that thunders) in 1855, and you should be, too! Imagine this mile-long 'curtain' of water coming crashing down into what is essentially a deep gorge. On the National Park trails you can walk out to lookouts across from this huge curtain (twice the size of Niagara, for you... More

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Centreville, Maryland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

In April, the Falls are running full. Which is great for seeing rainbows in the mist. But you WILL get wet - the further down the trail yougo, the wetter you get.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

The Magnificent Victoria Falls were so much more than we imagined they would be! The river was high and the volume and force of the water flowing over the falls took my breath away! Absolutely incredible! Loved that the park has been kept as natural as possible with no metal barriers and fences. The people of Victoria Falls are so... More

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Portland, Maine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Victoria Falls is a nice place which is very attractive and also very nice place where this falls attract to everyone with their beauty.

Leesburg, Virginia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Victoria Falls is truly breathtaking and is the largest falls in the world. The roar of the falls is deafening and you will be soaking wet despite wearing a poncho and holding an umbrella. Be prepared to protect your camera and cell phone from the water!

Perth, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Who would beleive you could get so close to that torrent of water. The helicopter ride is a must do!!

Chevy Chase, Maryland
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92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Walking along the paths was wondrous; these falls are absolutely incredible. Be prepared to get soaked along much of the paths, even with a poncho. Keep your camera in a plastic bag when things get very wet.

Ingleside, Illinois, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We stayed at the Zambezi Sun Resort, located about 100 yards from the East side of the Falls. We walked out the back enterance and were met with the thunder of the Eastern Cataracts. We were there at the beginning of May and the Falls were in full force. Be sure to bring a rain poncho because you'll get wet... More

Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

That's when the spray has decreased sufficiently to see a raging curtain of unbroken white water over 1700m wide. The sound was deafening, speed staggering and the volume of the water overwhelming. Make sure you see it at it's peak, it's truly unforgettable.

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